The First, Do No Harm patient safety campaign has now concluded (30 June, 2016) and a Regional Patient Safety Network is now in place in the Northern Region. Please continue to utilise these resources to support your work in the patient safety.

Falls and pressure injuries

Using the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) methodology, a regional collaborative is being established aiming to reduce falls and pressure injuries. This collaborative work will include both the Northern Region district health boards and age-related residential care facilities. For more information on the collaborative model, visit http://www.ihi.org